In a bizarre twist of events, a baba who claims to have kept his hand raised for over 20 years is now making headlines—not for his spiritual feat, but for purchasing a brand-new SUV. The viral video, shared on May 1, captures the baba at a showroom, receiving keys to the vehicle and driving it off, all with one hand.
The baba reportedly amassed his earnings during the 45-day-long Maha Kumbh held in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26 this year. While the exact location and authenticity of the incident remain unverified, the footage has taken the internet by storm, with netizens reacting with a mix of amusement, shock, and satire.
WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO:
Remember that baba ji who cliams has not put his hand down for 20 years , With the earning collected from the #mahakhubh , Baba ji purchased a SUV .. Bestu business ever..pic.twitter.com/Gng5RpGsUK
— Mukesh (@mikejava85) May 1, 2025
The viral clip shows the spiritual leader picking up the car keys, posing for pictures, and hitting the road—his hand still raised, true to his vow. “Remember that baba ji who claims has not put his hand down for 20 years, With the earnings collected from the #mahakhubh, Baba ji purchased a SUV. Bestu business ever,” read the X (formerly Twitter) post that first shared the video.
Reactions online were quick and varied. “I thought they are supposed to be above World Moh maya,” quipped one user. Another joked, “And babaji can drive!!” while someone else wondered, “My only question is how will he change gears??”
One user hilariously suggested, “Should have purchased the Sunroof version. Would have been convenient to keep the arm upright that way.” Others questioned the legality of the situation, with comments like, “Who gave him the DL??” and “When did he learn to drive? Was he planning in advance? Is single-handedly driving legal?”
Despite the laughter and disbelief, a segment of social media users supported the baba’s choice, asking what was wrong with purchasing a vehicle after honestly earning from the Kumbh.
With over four lakh views already, the video continues to spark debate over the intersection of spirituality, commerce, and modern living.
